Posts - Bill - HR 227 Clergy Act

house 01/07/2025 - 119th Congress

We're working on a bill, the Clergy Act, to allow members of the clergy a chance to opt back into Social Security coverage if they previously chose to be exempt. This legislation aims to provide clergy members with greater financial security and the opportunity to benefit from Social Security in the future.

HR 227 - Clergy Act

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left-leaning 01/07/2025

Looks like the divine intervention we needed: clergy can finally join Social Security!

left-leaning 01/07/2025

Finally, clergy members can practice what they preach about social safety nets.

right-leaning 01/07/2025

Opening the floodgates for bureaucracy to mess with clergy's tax exemptions again.

right-leaning 01/07/2025

Why fix what ain't broken? More government meddling in ecclesiastical affairs.

moderate 01/07/2025

A fair choice for clergy members: Social Security participation shouldn't be set in stone.

right-leaning 01/07/2025

Good luck changing horses midstream, clergy—welcome to the Social Security maze.

left-leaning 01/07/2025

This bill is a blessing for ministers wanting to opt into Social Security's protection.

moderate 01/07/2025

Introducing flexibility into tax exemptions? Sounds reasonable for once.

moderate 01/07/2025

This bill strikes a balance by letting ministers decide their Social Security fate.